Downton Abbey

So, for the last month or so, my parents have been pestering me to watch Masterpiece Theater's "Downton Abbey," declaring it to be "the best show ever." So I finally broke down and started watching it with them. I admit, I can see what they mean. The direction is brilliant, the acting is stellar, the writing is excellent... and I hate it! I hate hate hate it, and I hate that I hate it! This show drives me crazy! I'm so sick of watching these petty, snobbish, elitist morons and their petty, stupid problems that would all be resolved in about five minutes if they all pulled the sticks out of their asses and minded their own business! I hate these characters, and I hate watching them! I've finally had to face up to the fact that, no matter how well written your characters are, or how great they're directed, or how well the actors portray them, I simply cannot watch the show if they consistently make horrible decisions that I wouldn't make! The problem is the time period. The show is set in a period in history whose morals, standards, and priorities contradict my own on nearly every level, and it drives me nuts watching these people and having to try to relate to them! I hate this show! Hate hate hate! And now, with all that said, I want to recommend that people watch Downton Abbey, at least one episode. It's really well made, and if you like drama (which I don't), you'll love this. Personally, though, I can't stand it.